Grass Fed Burgers with Quick Pickled Shallots
Humanely raised animals live happy, healthy lives and contribute to a smaller carbon footprint. Lucky for omnivores, they also taste better. Grass-fed beef can be hard to come by without a local farmer’s market or butcher. You have to do your research, but if you find there’s none to be found, chances are your supermarket will still have it.
Quick pickling is a great way to make your shallots, onions, and garlic last longer. It also adds a refreshing tang that offsets the heaviness of meat. Simply cook the spiced brine and pour over the things you want to pickle. You can wait until they’re chilled or serve them hot. If you’re feeling a little ambitious, you can also make a lemon aioli in place of mayo.
Making nutritious drinks in lieu of snacks is also an option. Farro has delved into the world of juicing and mixology to bring you beverages that are always a delight. Fresh ingredients are the secret. Some juices are ok to buy in bottles. Just stay clear of cans.
Images courtesy of Brooklyn Supper.
Recipe
Grass Fed Burgers with Quick Pickled Shallots
- 5 lbs. grass-fed beef
- 4 shallots
- Apple cider vinegar
- Whole peppercorns
- Potato rolls
- Burger fixins: lettuce, tomato, sauces
Directions
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J. Mark Bertrand is a novelist and pastor whose writing on Bible design has helped spark a publishing revolution. Mark is the author of Rethinking Worldview: Learning to Think, Live, and Speak in This World (Crossway, 2007), as well as the novels Back on Murder, Pattern of Wounds, and Nothing to Hide—described as a “series worth getting attached to” (Christianity Today) by “a major crime fiction talent” (Weekly Standard) in the vein of Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, and Henning Mankell.
Mark has a BA in English Literature from Union University, an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston, and an M.Div. from Heidelberg Theological Seminary. Through his influential Bible Design Blog, Mark has championed a new generation of readable Bibles. He is a founding member of the steering committee of the Society of Bible Craftsmanship, and chairs the Society’s Award Committee. His work was featured in the November 2021 issue of FaithLife’s Bible Study Magazine.
Mark also serves on the board of Worldview Academy, where he has been a member of the faculty of theology since 2003. Since 2017, he has been an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his wife Laurie life in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
